Vineyard Management Techniques
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Which practice is in decline in Bordeaux vineyards?

  • Leaf removal
  • Pruning short in winter
  • Soft pruning
  • Bunch-thinning (correct)
  • What is the average yield per hectare in Bordeaux vineyards?

  • 20 hectolitres
  • 40 hectolitres
  • 50 hectolitres (correct)
  • 30 hectolitres
  • What is the major problem that rots the vine from the inside in Bordeaux vineyards?

  • Leaf removal
  • Esca (correct)
  • Eutypa dieback
  • Flavescence dorée
  • Which treatment makes organic and biodynamic producers uneasy in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>Insecticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of leaving some extra wood at the cut site during soft pruning in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>To maximize sap flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if leaves are removed from the vineyard too early in Bordeaux?

    <p>Raisined grapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it less risky to remove leaves late in the season in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>To avoid extreme heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of pruning short in winter in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>Better concentration of flavor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current emphasis in Bordeaux vineyards regarding vine balance and corrective measures?

    <p>Finding natural balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disadvantage of super-concentrated wines in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>Lack of nuance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vineyard density is typically used for top quality vineyards in Bordeaux?

    <p>10,000 vines per hectare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common system of managing the vine in Bordeaux?

    <p>Head-trained, replacement cane-pruned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vineyard density is typically used for basic Bordeaux AOC?

    <p>3,000 vines per hectare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of leaf removal in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>To improve aeration and deter rot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vineyard management practice is rare in Bordeaux but favored by some prestigious estates?

    <p>Cordon-trained, spur-pruned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of close planting in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>Lower vineyard management costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vineyard management practice is more common on the Right Bank in Bordeaux?

    <p>Single Guyot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is important to reduce in Bordeaux vineyards through canopy management?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main disadvantage of close planting in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>Higher vineyard management costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can compound the problems of mildew attacks in Bordeaux vineyards?

    <p>Rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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